If you’re looking to learn how to safely clean your ears at home, you may be experiencing excessive buildup of earwax or ear blockage. In fact, this is an extremely common issue that most people experience at some point in their life. While having an impacted ear is common, the process of wax removal is
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While many of the infant and childhood hearing loss statistics are harrowing, there are several steps you can take to protect your child’s hearing and ensure they have a brighter future. The experts at North Shore Hearing P.C. offer a range of different hearing solutions designed for children, including a free hearing screening. Contact North
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It’s fact — approximately 48 million Americans suffer from some degree of hearing loss. Those who suffer from hearing loss have reported negative impacts to virtually every other phase of life and dimension of the human experience. Even so, most people who suffer from hearing loss wait an average of 7 years before ever seeking
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While it’s not as talked about, the importance of hearing aids shouldn’t be underestimated! A study by Johns Hopkins reported that 1 in five Americans age 12 and older suffer from hearing loss severe enough to impact communication. Simply put, hearing loss is no respecter of persons and can strike at virtually any age. However, hearing
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An important part of learning how to use your hearing aids is to know how to troubleshoot some of the most common issues. At North Shore Hearing P.C., we’ve created a general list of some of the most common problems and solutions with hearing aids. Best of all, this list isn’t specific for any brand or
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According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, only 20% of people who would actually benefit from a hearing aid actually use one! While much of this can be attributed to social stigmas of hearing aids, many people do not understand how hearing aids work. Even so, hearing loss can cause a range
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If you suffer from hearing loss, you’re not alone! A sobering 48 million Americans suffer from one or another form of hearing loss. In fact, your favorite actor, athlete, or celebrity may suffer from some level of hearing loss. Continue reading to learn more about famous people with hearing loss and a brief description of
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Hearing loss in one ear or single-sided deafness (SSD) refers to the difficulty hearing in one ear while still hearing well in the other ear. It may be a partial or total loss in the ability to hear sounds or noise, accompanied by other symptoms. The inability to hear may also be temporary or permanent
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Hearing loss is generally described as a partial or total inability to hear sounds or noises and can occur suddenly, e.g., noise-induced hearing loss, or gradually with age. This condition can occur in children, teenagers, younger adults, and even infants. Loss of hearing can make it difficult for you to communicate or respond within your
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Although everyone assumes headphones prevent hearing loss, did you know you can suffer hearing loss from headphones? Most of our patients are surprised to learn there is a strong connection between hearing loss and wearing headphones. Let’s dig a little deeper to understand how headphones can cause hearing loss.Can You Suffer Hearing Loss from Headphones?Listening
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